Hi all, I'm an international student considering applying Early Decision to NYU. Does anyone have any info on the acceptance rate specifically for international students who apply ED? Thanks in advance!
Hello! The acceptance rate specifically for international students who apply Early Decision (ED) to NYU is not publicly available. However, we can look at some general acceptance rates to give you a rough idea. NYU has an overall acceptance rate of around 12.5%, and it's a bit higher for ED applicants - although NYU doesn't officially publish their ED acceptance rate, across higher education it's known that the strong commitment you show to a school during the ED round helps your application.
So, say the ED acceptance rate at NYU is somewhere around 20%. As an international student, your odds may be slightly lower than that. While NYU is known for having a diverse student body and being highly receptive to international students, American students are, unsurprisingly, simply more familiar with the American college application process, which is in reality quite unique. The rate for ED international applicants is likely still quite a bit higher than for RD applicants as a whole, though - say somewhere around 15-17%. Be aware that these numbers are just estimates, but they should give you a general idea of NYU's selectivity for applicants in your position.
However, rather than trying to approximate particular numbers that haven't been released publicly, the most important thing is to ensure that you present a strong application that showcases your academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities that align with NYU's values and programs. Ultimately, those factors are what determine whether or not you are accepted, not any acceptance rate for a particular subset of the student body. If you work hard and put your best foot forward in your application, you will be a competitive candidate for admission at NYU, no matter when you apply or where you come from.
Best of luck with your application to NYU!
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